CHRISTOPHER – Carol Ann Key, 56, of Christopher, passed away on Saturday Jan. 3, 2026, at the Herrin Hospital.

She was born on May 21, 1969 in St Louis, MO, to Chester and Evelyn (Rohan) Scaggs.

She is survived by her two sons, Gregory Wade Key of Buckner and Nixon Key of Mount Morris, IL; and several grandchildren; siblings: Karen Griffin, Dennis Scaggs, Marie King and Harold Scaggs.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother; Joe Scaggs.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

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